Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Combat Reconstruction

Phantom Liberty expands upon Cyberpunk 2077 core combat loop, enhancing the concept of over-the-top immersive shooters. Cyberpunk 2077 has always been clunky in execution. A shooter-sim hybrid brawl threw nitpicky details like explosive gunfire and intense quick-time events to the wayside. Spinning the cannon towards sequentially blasting different button prompts was far more enjoyable than bang-induced smooth animation cutting. Every aspect of gunplay felt lacking since launch, but Phantom Liberty added a satisfying weight to the chaotic violence through sharper recoil patterns, weapon handling, and enemy reactions, giving “Gunplay” a semblance of joy. Melee wounds now come equipped with sizzling flesh sounds that make gory brutality outweigh the vibrant sin of attempting “Night City’s” delicious flame-infested hellscape. Opposing cybernetic enhancements have also unlocked unique playstyles, meaning having a preferred method of engagement results in liberation from the orthodoxy set...